Author: Antulio Joseph EchevarriaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military doctrine
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Clausewitz's Center of Gravity
Author: Antulio Joseph EchevarriaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military doctrine
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Clausewitz's Center of Gravity: Changing Our Warfighting Doctrine--Again!
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428910883
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Clausewitz's Center of Gravity
Author: Antulio J. Echevarria IIPublisher:
ISBN: 9781463518530
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Over the last 25 years, the center of gravity concept has grown increasingly central to the U.S. military's warfighting doctrine. It has been hailed by each of the Services and the Joint community as the cornerstone of the operational art; and it has come to occupy a common place in the vocabulary of professional soldiers. It is somewhat surprising, therefore, that, over the last quarter-century especially, the term has come to have so many different meanings. In this monograph, the author, Lieutenant Colonel Antulio Echevarria II, cuts through the myriad interpretations surrounding the concept and gets back to the original idea as conceived by its author, the Prussian military theorist, Carl von Clausewitz. In going back to the original concept, Lieutenant Colonel Echevarria reveals that Clausewitz intended the center of gravity to function much as its counterpart in the mechanical sciences does, that is, as a focal point. Lieutenant Colonel Echevarria thus argues, quite persuasively, that the Clausewitzian center of gravity is not a strength, nor a weakness, nor even a source of strength. A center of gravity is the one element within a combatant's entire structure or system that has the necessary centripetal force to hold that structure together. This is why Clausewitz wrote that a blow directed against a center of gravity will have the greatest effect. The monograph concludes with recommendations for revising Joint and Service doctrine so that they will reflect a more accurate and coherent definition of a center of gravity. It also offers some considerations for the war planner when applying the concept.
Clausewitz's Center of Gravity
Author: Antulio Joseph EchevarriaPublisher: Strategic Studies Institute
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The author cuts through the myriad interpretations surrounding the concept and gets back to the original idea as conceived by its author, the Prussian military theorist, Carl von Clausewitz. In going back to the original concept, Lieutenant Colonel Echevarria reveals that Clausewitz intended the center of gravity to function much as its counterpart in the mechanical sciences does, that is, as a focal point. He thus argues, quite persuasively, that the Clausewitzian center of gravity is not a strength, nor a weakness, nor even a source of strength. A center of gravity is the one element within a combatant's entire structure or system that has the necessary centripetal force to hold that structure together. This is why Clausewitz wrote that a blow directed against a center of gravity will have the greatest effect. The author concludes with recommendations for revising Joint and Service doctrine so that they will reflect a more accurate and coherent definition of a center of gravity. He also offers some considerations for the war planner when applying the concept.
CLAUSEWITZʹS CENTER OF GRAVITY: CHANGING OUR WARFIGHTING DOCTRINE--AGAIN!.
Author: Antulio J. Echevarria IIPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Concept at the Crossroads
Author: Rudolph M. JaniczekPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military doctrine
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Clausewitz and Contemporary War
Author: Antulio J. Echevarria IIPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191647616
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
While many scholars agree that Clausewitz's On War is frequently misunderstood, almost none have explored his methodology to see whether it might enhance our understanding of his concepts. This book lays out Clausewitz's methodology in a brisk and straightforward style. It then uses that as a basis for understanding his contributions to the ever growing body of knowledge of war. The specific contributions this study addresses are Clausewitz's theories concerning the nature of war, the relationship between war and politics, and several of the major principles of strategy he examined. These theories and principles lie at the heart of the current debates over the nature of contemporary conflict. They also underpin much of the instruction that prepares military and civilian leaders for their roles in the development and execution of military strategy. Thus, they are important even in circles where Clausewitz is only briefly studied. While understanding On War is no more a prerequisite for winning wars than knowledge is a requirement for exercising power, Clausewitz's opus has become something of an authoritative reference for those desiring to expand their knowledge of war. By linking method and concept, this book contributes significantly to that end.
Warfighting
Author: Department of the NavyPublisher: Vigeo Press
ISBN: 9781948648394
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The manual describes the general strategy for the U.S. Marines but it is beneficial for not only every Marine to read but concepts on leadership can be gathered to lead a business to a family. If you want to see what make Marines so effective this book is a good place to start.
CENTERS OF GRAVITY AND CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES
Author: JOE. STRANGEPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033046685
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Clausewitz and Contemporary War
Author: Antulio J. Echevarria IIPublisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 0199231915
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
An engaging new interpretation of Clausewitz's classic On War and its relevance to contemporary world conflicts.